Moderate

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees<br /> expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and<br /> northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western<br /> Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> At 824 AM EDT...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line<br /> extending from near Kingsbury Plantation to 6 miles southeast of<br /> Stratford...and moving southeast AT 10 MPH. Locations impacted include...<br /> Berlin, Rangeley, Madison, Kingfield, Bingham, Andover, Carrabassett<br /> Valley, Errol, Grafton, Phillips, Weld, Stratford, Dixville, Anson,<br /> Cornville, Athens, Harmony, Embden, Columbia, and Cambridge. This also includes...<br />

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal<br /> flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip<br /> currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island<br /> Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this<br /> evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday<br /> morning. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow<br /> beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be<br />

With good mixing this afternoon, relative humidity values will get<br /> down into the upper 20s. Northwesterly winds will gust around 20<br /> mph. With dry fuels in place, fire danger will be elevated this<br /> afternoon and early evening. A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice for<br /> North Carolina.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south<br /> central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other<br /> sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor<br /> plumbing.<br /> Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30<br /> percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an<br /> increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia<br /> through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any<br /> potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and<br /> matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any<br /> dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to<br /> spread quickly.

Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br /> Description:<br /> Winds across the area have diminished. Instruction:

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30<br /> percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in<br /> an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much<br /> of central and eastern Virginia this afternoon. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential<br /> ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be<br /> sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses<br /> and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread<br /> quickly.